Re: sheet film

From: Don Hill <donhill_at_domain.name.suppressed>
Date: Wed 23 Jan 2002 - 18:57:24 PST

Another bonus with the 10" drum is that when new they are supplied with a
rubber stopper which keeps the 4x5 sheets separate during development,
with no need for the screen. Very convienent.

Don

On Wed, 23 Jan 2002 10:54:05 -0500 Gregg Kemp <Gregg.Kemp@sas.com>
writes:
> I used trays for developing 4x5 film (Tri-X, Plus-x, and now TMAX)
> for years (without any scratching that I recall). But, I got to
> where I really hated standing in total darkness while developing (it
> became sort of like a deprivation chamber, without the freedom to
> let your mind roam). So, I got a good deal on a used Besler 10"
> tube and a used motor base - both for around $15. I can load up to
> 4 sheets in the tube at a time. At first I had trouble with the
> film sliding around. Someone on the list suggested using screening,
> so I cut a piece and put that in and it helped. I'm always careful
> to load the film with the emulsion side out, just to be safe. This
> has worked out much better for me than trays.
>
> Gregg
>
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